Clinical Therapist

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Montgomery (WV); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Student Loan Repayment assistance

22 Days Off Each Year

11 Paid Holidays Per Year

401(k) plan

Flexible Hours

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A youth services organization is seeking a full-time Therapist for its Montgomery, WV office. This role involves providing face-to-face therapy in foster homes and at the office. Candidates must have a relevant Master's degree and an LPC, PLPC, or LMFT license. Responsibilities include delivering counseling services, case management, and working closely with youth and families. Competitive compensation is set at $50,000 per year, along with substantial benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field from accredited institution.
• An LPC, PLPC, LMFT license is required.
• 2 years of experience working with youth and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family mental health services.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services.
• Coordinate services for youth and families in the community.

Skills

Flexible hours

Crisis response

Case management

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work or comparable human services field

LPC, PLPC, LMFT license

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database programs

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our new office in Montgomery, WV. The person in this role will serve Fayette, Raleigh, and Kanawha counties.

This will be an in-person role providing face to face therapy in our foster homes and at the office.

An LPC, PLPC, LMFT license is required for this role.

Compensation: $50,000/yr.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paternity Leave

Responsibilities

• Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.
• Travels daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin.
• Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.
• Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or comparable human services field from an accredited institution.
• An LPC, PLPC, LMFT license is required for this role.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or [e-mail]

www.nyap.org/employment

"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans"